Indonesia, Bali

Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.

Balinese performing arts often portray stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana but with heavy Balinese influence. Famous Balinese dances include pendet, legong, baris, topeng, barong, gong keybar, and kecak (the monkey dance). Bali boasts one of the most diverse and innovative performing arts cultures in the world, with paid performances at thousands of temple festivals, private ceremonies, or public shows.

Bali has many different aspects. Ubud and the Central & North Bali has many art & traditional areas. Culture, tradition and slow paced. Sanur is towards the South-East and a beach location. A bit up market but not as much as Nusa Dua which is at the Southern part of Bali and has some of the most expensive beach resorts and hotels. South-west lies Kuta which is a popular beach location which also has a very active pub/night-life and draws a lot of crowd. Depending on your taste, and where you visit you can experience Bali in a variety of ways. June, 2009.

Group of women going around the inner sactorium of the temple. Offerings being made as part of a ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.

Balinese performing arts often portray stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana but with heavy Balinese influence. Famous Balinese dances include pendet, legong, baris, topeng, barong, gong keybar, and kecak (the monkey dance). Bali boasts one of the most diverse and innovative performing arts cultures in the world, with paid performances at thousands of temple festivals, private ceremonies, or public shows.

Dance as part of a ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.

Balinese performing arts often portray stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana but with heavy Balinese influence. Famous Balinese dances include pendet, legong, baris, topeng, barong, gong keybar, and kecak (the monkey dance). Bali boasts one of the most diverse and innovative performing arts cultures in the world, with paid performances at thousands of temple festivals, private ceremonies, or public shows.

Offerings being made as part of a ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.

Balinese performing arts often portray stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana but with heavy Balinese influence. Famous Balinese dances include pendet, legong, baris, topeng, barong, gong keybar, and kecak (the monkey dance). Bali boasts one of the most diverse and innovative performing arts cultures in the world, with paid performances at thousands of temple festivals, private ceremonies, or public shows.

Offerings being made as part of a ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.

Balinese performing arts often portray stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana but with heavy Balinese influence. Famous Balinese dances include pendet, legong, baris, topeng, barong, gong keybar, and kecak (the monkey dance). Bali boasts one of the most diverse and innovative performing arts cultures in the world, with paid performances at thousands of temple festivals, private ceremonies, or public shows.

Bats hanging upside down at the Zoo.
Bali Zoo, Singapadu (near Ubud), Bali. Situated in the cultural heart of Bali, the zoo is only 15 minutes drive from Ubud, and 45 minutes from the tourist areas of Kuta.

Close up of the slithering python snake at Bali Zoo.
Bali Zoo, Singapadu (near Ubud), Bali. Situated in the cultural heart of Bali, the zoo is only 15 minutes drive from Ubud, and 45 minutes from the tourist areas of Kuta.

Close up of the slithering python snake at Bali Zoo.
Bali Zoo, Singapadu (near Ubud), Bali. Situated in the cultural heart of Bali, the zoo is only 15 minutes drive from Ubud, and 45 minutes from the tourist areas of Kuta.

Close up shots of the iguana at Bali Zoo.
Bali Zoo, Singapadu (near Ubud), Bali. Situated in the cultural heart of Bali, the zoo is only 15 minutes drive from Ubud, and 45 minutes from the tourist areas of Kuta.

Iguana being held by children and women. Had to be safe. :) I was expecting this after reading my dear friend Harsh's report from his visit to Bali. And I was looking forward to holding one myself. Seemed pretty safe as they are vegetarians.
Bali Zoo, Singapadu (near Ubud), Bali. Situated in the cultural heart of Bali, the zoo is only 15 minutes drive from Ubud, and 45 minutes from the tourist areas of Kuta.

Sanur (Indonesian: Pantai Sanur Pronounced: Sah-Noor) is a coastal stretch of beach of Denpasar city located in South East of Bali. Its about a 30 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Those wanting to avoid the mad-crowds of Kuta prefer Sanur beach which has grown into a little town in its own right. It contains a number of resorts and is a popular tourist destination. lessed with reef bed aquatics and various kinds of marine organism, Sanur is the second best diving spot in Bali after Tulamben. Its moderate wind and transparent water surely provides water sport enthusiasts with a playground of the first degree in terms of quality and safety. It also has a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, shops and nightlife.

Sanur (Indonesian: Pantai Sanur Pronounced: Sah-Noor) is a coastal stretch of beach of Denpasar city located in South East of Bali. Its about a 30 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Those wanting to avoid the mad-crowds of Kuta prefer Sanur beach which has grown into a little town in its own right. It contains a number of resorts and is a popular tourist destination. lessed with reef bed aquatics and various kinds of marine organism, Sanur is the second best diving spot in Bali after Tulamben. Its moderate wind and transparent water surely provides water sport enthusiasts with a playground of the first degree in terms of quality and safety. It also has a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, shops and nightlife.

Sunrise at Sanur Beach. The Sun just above the horizon and breaking out before hiding behind the clouds.
Sanur (Indonesian: Pantai Sanur Pronounced: Sah-Noor) is a coastal stretch of beach of Denpasar city located in South East of Bali. Its about a 30 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Those wanting to avoid the mad-crowds of Kuta prefer Sanur beach which has grown into a little town in its own right. It contains a number of resorts and is a popular tourist destination. lessed with reef bed aquatics and various kinds of marine organism, Sanur is the second best diving spot in Bali after Tulamben. Its moderate wind and transparent water surely provides water sport enthusiasts with a playground of the first degree in terms of quality and safety. It also has a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, shops and nightlife.

Early morning dip in the water as the sun rise at Sanur Beach. The Sun just above the horizon and breaking out before hiding behind the clouds.
Sanur (Indonesian: Pantai Sanur Pronounced: Sah-Noor) is a coastal stretch of beach of Denpasar city located in South East of Bali. Its about a 30 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Those wanting to avoid the mad-crowds of Kuta prefer Sanur beach which has grown into a little town in its own right. It contains a number of resorts and is a popular tourist destination. lessed with reef bed aquatics and various kinds of marine organism, Sanur is the second best diving spot in Bali after Tulamben. Its moderate wind and transparent water surely provides water sport enthusiasts with a playground of the first degree in terms of quality and safety. It also has a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, shops and nightlife.

Soft light carasses the beach as the Sun rises into the sky at Sanur Beach.

Sanur (Indonesian: Pantai Sanur Pronounced: Sah-Noor) is a coastal stretch of beach of Denpasar city located in South East of Bali. Its about a 30 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Those wanting to avoid the mad-crowds of Kuta prefer Sanur beach which has grown into a little town in its own right. It contains a number of resorts and is a popular tourist destination. lessed with reef bed aquatics and various kinds of marine organism, Sanur is the second best diving spot in Bali after Tulamben. Its moderate wind and transparent water surely provides water sport enthusiasts with a playground of the first degree in terms of quality and safety. It also has a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, shops and nightlife.

Soft light carasses the beach as the Sun rises into the sky at Sanur Beach.

Sanur (Indonesian: Pantai Sanur Pronounced: Sah-Noor) is a coastal stretch of beach of Denpasar city located in South East of Bali. Its about a 30 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Those wanting to avoid the mad-crowds of Kuta prefer Sanur beach which has grown into a little town in its own right. It contains a number of resorts and is a popular tourist destination. lessed with reef bed aquatics and various kinds of marine organism, Sanur is the second best diving spot in Bali after Tulamben. Its moderate wind and transparent water surely provides water sport enthusiasts with a playground of the first degree in terms of quality and safety. It also has a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, shops and nightlife.

Bags and dress material on sale in Sukawati.
In Central-East of Bali is Sukawati. In the the centre of town is the renowned Pasar Seni, undoubtedly the best place to shop in Bali. The two-storey market is a maze of alleyways with a massive array of artefacts, paintings, fabrics, clothing and basketware all crammed together so tight it is sometimes difficult to weave your way through it all. Other goods for sale include Sarongs, light blankets, lengths of Ikat cloth and practically all ceremonial paraphernalia.

Sukawati has a traditional market on the main road of Bali with some side streets as well. It has a nice art market as well as a number of items such as large variety of woven baskets, Balinese ceremonial items made from colourful "Prada" (gold painted cloth), paintings, all types of handicrafts and fabrics. Be prepared for major bargaining to get a really good price. Bali, Indonesia.

Between Ubud and Denpasar near one Celuk as one drives on the main road one comes across kilometers and kilometers of shops on either side selling stone carvings. Literally hundreds of carved works are available here. Bali, Indonesia.

Between Ubud and Denpasar near one Celuk as one drives on the main road one comes across kilometers and kilometers of shops on either side selling stone carvings. Literally hundreds of carved works are available here. Bali, Indonesia.

Wall engravings at Bobby's Bar & Restuarant at Sanur Beach.
Sanur (Indonesian: Pantai Sanur Pronounced: Sah-Noor) is a coastal stretch of beach of Denpasar city located in South East of Bali. Its about a 30 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Those wanting to avoid the mad-crowds of Kuta prefer Sanur beach which has grown into a little town in its own right. It contains a number of resorts and is a popular tourist destination. lessed with reef bed aquatics and various kinds of marine organism, Sanur is the second best diving spot in Bali after Tulamben. Its moderate wind and transparent water surely provides water sport enthusiasts with a playground of the first degree in terms of quality and safety. It also has a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, shops and nightlife.

Kuta District (Indonesian: Kecamatan Kuta) is administratively a district (Kecematan) and subdistrict/village (Kelurahan) in southern Bali, Indonesia. Although popularly Kuta is famous for its beach front.

A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a
beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long
sandy beach, great waters, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and many renowned surfers who visit from Australia. It is located not far from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. With a long, broad beach on the Indian Ocean, Kuta was originally discovered by tourists as a surfing mecca. It has long been a stop on the classic backpacking route in Asia. It can at times be quite chaotic & overcrowded however, the 5 Km long arcing white sand stretch of Kuta is still arguably the best beach front on Bali. The beach is partially clean although the vendors remain annoying and bugging. The long stretch of sand, is full of sunbathers and holiday makers. Most of the serious surfers have moved on to newer pastures, still one can find that there are tons of surfer around on Kuta beach.

Kuta District (Indonesian: Kecamatan Kuta) is administratively a district (Kecematan) and subdistrict/village (Kelurahan) in southern Bali, Indonesia. Although popularly Kuta is famous for its beach front.

A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a
beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long
sandy beach, great waters, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and many renowned surfers who visit from Australia. It is located not far from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. With a long, broad beach on the Indian Ocean, Kuta was originally discovered by tourists as a surfing mecca. It has long been a stop on the classic backpacking route in Asia. It can at times be quite chaotic & overcrowded however, the 5 Km long arcing white sand stretch of Kuta is still arguably the best beach front on Bali. The beach is partially clean although the vendors remain annoying and bugging. The long stretch of sand, is full of sunbathers and holiday makers. Most of the serious surfers have moved on to newer pastures, still one can find that there are tons of surfer around on Kuta beach.

Vendors selling anything and everything on the beach can be quite annoying. From drinks to clothing to a massage on the beach.

Kuta District (Indonesian: Kecamatan Kuta) is administratively a district (Kecematan) and subdistrict/village (Kelurahan) in southern Bali, Indonesia. Although popularly Kuta is famous for its beach front.

A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a
beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long
sandy beach, great waters, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and many renowned surfers who visit from Australia. It is located not far from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. With a long, broad beach on the Indian Ocean, Kuta was originally discovered by tourists as a surfing mecca. It has long been a stop on the classic backpacking route in Asia. It can at times be quite chaotic & overcrowded however, the 5 Km long arcing white sand stretch of Kuta is still arguably the best beach front on Bali. The beach is partially clean although the vendors remain annoying and bugging. The long stretch of sand, is full of sunbathers and holiday makers. Most of the serious surfers have moved on to newer pastures, still one can find that there are tons of surfer around on Kuta beach.

Kuta District (Indonesian: Kecamatan Kuta) is administratively a district (Kecematan) and subdistrict/village (Kelurahan) in southern Bali, Indonesia. Although popularly Kuta is famous for its beach front.

A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a
beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long
sandy beach, great waters, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and many renowned surfers who visit from Australia. It is located not far from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. With a long, broad beach on the Indian Ocean, Kuta was originally discovered by tourists as a surfing mecca. It has long been a stop on the classic backpacking route in Asia. It can at times be quite chaotic & overcrowded however, the 5 Km long arcing white sand stretch of Kuta is still arguably the best beach front on Bali. The beach is partially clean although the vendors remain annoying and bugging. The long stretch of sand, is full of sunbathers and holiday makers. Most of the serious surfers have moved on to newer pastures, still one can find that there are tons of surfer around on Kuta beach.

Kuta District (Indonesian: Kecamatan Kuta) is administratively a district (Kecematan) and subdistrict/village (Kelurahan) in southern Bali, Indonesia. Although popularly Kuta is famous for its beach front.

A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a
beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long
sandy beach, great waters, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and many renowned surfers who visit from Australia. It is located not far from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. With a long, broad beach on the Indian Ocean, Kuta was originally discovered by tourists as a surfing mecca. It has long been a stop on the classic backpacking route in Asia. It can at times be quite chaotic & overcrowded however, the 5 Km long arcing white sand stretch of Kuta is still arguably the best beach front on Bali. The beach is partially clean although the vendors remain annoying and bugging. The long stretch of sand, is full of sunbathers and holiday makers. Most of the serious surfers have moved on to newer pastures, still one can find that there are tons of surfer around on Kuta beach.

Kuta District (Indonesian: Kecamatan Kuta) is administratively a district (Kecematan) and subdistrict/village (Kelurahan) in southern Bali, Indonesia. Although popularly Kuta is famous for its beach front.

A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a
beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long
sandy beach, great waters, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and many renowned surfers who visit from Australia. It is located not far from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. With a long, broad beach on the Indian Ocean, Kuta was originally discovered by tourists as a surfing mecca. It has long been a stop on the classic backpacking route in Asia. It can at times be quite chaotic & overcrowded however, the 5 Km long arcing white sand stretch of Kuta is still arguably the best beach front on Bali. The beach is partially clean although the vendors remain annoying and bugging. The long stretch of sand, is full of sunbathers and holiday makers. Most of the serious surfers have moved on to newer pastures, still one can find that there are tons of surfer around on Kuta beach.

It is located on Nusa Indah Street, about 2 Kms distance from the City Centre or Puputan Badung Park. The Art Centre was officially opened in February 14th, 1973. The Art Centre is a building - complex with Balinese traditional architecture with an extent of about 5 hectares consisted of: Exhibition Hall called Mahudara Mandhara Giri Bhuana where paintings and other traditional Balinese objects are exhibited. The Hall is located on the north side of the Art Centre Complex. The Ksirarnawa Hall, a two-storey hall in which various kinds of performing arts are on stage on the upper floor white exhibitions of handicrafts, gold and silverworks are held on the first floor. The Ardha Candra open stage is located on the Eastern side, on which traditional performing-arts, music-concerts and fashion-shows are often held, The Wantilan Hall is also used for similar purpose. The Art Centre had the Arts festival going on when we visited.
See more details at: http://www.baliartsfestival.com/

Bali Art Center is located on Nusa Indah Street, about 2 Kms distance from the City Centre or Puputan Badung Park. The Art Centre was officially opened in February 14th, 1973. The Art Centre is a building - complex with Balinese traditional architecture with an extent of about 5 hectares consisted of: Exhibition Hall called Mahudara Mandhara Giri Bhuana where paintings and other traditional Balinese objects are exhibited. The Hall is located on the north side of the Art Centre Complex. The Ksirarnawa Hall, a two-storey hall in which various kinds of performing arts are on stage on the upper floor white exhibitions of handicrafts, gold and silverworks are held on the first floor. The Ardha Candra open stage is located on the Eastern side, on which traditional performing-arts, music-concerts and fashion-shows are often held, The Wantilan Hall is also used for similar purpose. The Art Centre had the Arts festival going on when we visited.
See more details at: http://www.baliartsfestival.com/

Bali Art Center is located on Nusa Indah Street, about 2 Kms distance from the City Centre or Puputan Badung Park. The Art Centre was officially opened in February 14th, 1973. The Art Centre is a building - complex with Balinese traditional architecture with an extent of about 5 hectares consisted of: Exhibition Hall called Mahudara Mandhara Giri Bhuana where paintings and other traditional Balinese objects are exhibited. The Hall is located on the north side of the Art Centre Complex. The Ksirarnawa Hall, a two-storey hall in which various kinds of performing arts are on stage on the upper floor white exhibitions of handicrafts, gold and silverworks are held on the first floor. The Ardha Candra open stage is located on the Eastern side, on which traditional performing-arts, music-concerts and fashion-shows are often held, The Wantilan Hall is also used for similar purpose. The Art Centre had the Arts festival going on when we visited.
See more details at: http://www.baliartsfestival.com/

Bali Art Center is located on Nusa Indah Street, about 2 Kms distance from the City Centre or Puputan Badung Park. The Art Centre was officially opened in February 14th, 1973. The Art Centre is a building - complex with Balinese traditional architecture with an extent of about 5 hectares consisted of: Exhibition Hall called Mahudara Mandhara Giri Bhuana where paintings and other traditional Balinese objects are exhibited. The Hall is located on the north side of the Art Centre Complex. The Ksirarnawa Hall, a two-storey hall in which various kinds of performing arts are on stage on the upper floor white exhibitions of handicrafts, gold and silverworks are held on the first floor. The Ardha Candra open stage is located on the Eastern side, on which traditional performing-arts, music-concerts and fashion-shows are often held, The Wantilan Hall is also used for similar purpose. The Art Centre had the Arts festival going on when we visited.
See more details at: http://www.baliartsfestival.com/

Bali Art Center is located on Nusa Indah Street, about 2 Kms distance from the City Centre or Puputan Badung Park. The Art Centre was officially opened in February 14th, 1973. The Art Centre is a building - complex with Balinese traditional architecture with an extent of about 5 hectares consisted of: Exhibition Hall called Mahudara Mandhara Giri Bhuana where paintings and other traditional Balinese objects are exhibited. The Hall is located on the north side of the Art Centre Complex. The Ksirarnawa Hall, a two-storey hall in which various kinds of performing arts are on stage on the upper floor white exhibitions of handicrafts, gold and silverworks are held on the first floor. The Ardha Candra open stage is located on the Eastern side, on which traditional performing-arts, music-concerts and fashion-shows are often held, The Wantilan Hall is also used for similar purpose. The Art Centre had the Arts festival going on when we visited.
See more details at: http://www.baliartsfestival.com/

Ms. Putu (Ms. Riskiana Dewi), was the Balinese dancer who performed at the Bali Art Festival (Pesta Kesenian Bali) at Denpasar, Bali. June, 2009 and presented the social dance Joged Bumbung. It was presented by Winagun Semara Mendoyo Dangin Tukad Vilalge Jembrana Regency at 11.00 am on 25th June 2009 at the Ayodya Stage.

Bali Art Center is located on Nusa Indah Street, about 2 Kms distance from the City Centre or Puputan Badung Park. The Art Centre was officially opened in February 14th, 1973. The Art Centre is a building - complex with Balinese traditional architecture with an extent of about 5 hectares consisted of: Exhibition Hall called Mahudara Mandhara Giri Bhuana where paintings and other traditional Balinese objects are exhibited. The Hall is located on the north side of the Art Centre Complex. The Ksirarnawa Hall, a two-storey hall in which various kinds of performing arts are on stage on the upper floor white exhibitions of handicrafts, gold and silverworks are held on the first floor. The Ardha Candra open stage is located on the Eastern side, on which traditional performing-arts, music-concerts and fashion-shows are often held, The Wantilan Hall is also used for similar purpose. The Art Centre had the Arts festival going on when we visited.
See more details at: http://www.baliartsfestival.com/

Musicians at the Bali Art Center. The Center is located on Nusa Indah Street, about 2 Kms distance from the City Centre or Puputan Badung Park. The Art Centre was officially opened in February 14th, 1973. The Art Centre is a building - complex with Balinese traditional architecture with an extent of about 5 hectares consisted of: Exhibition Hall called Mahudara Mandhara Giri Bhuana where paintings and other traditional Balinese objects are exhibited. The Hall is located on the north side of the Art Centre Complex. The Ksirarnawa Hall, a two-storey hall in which various kinds of performing arts are on stage on the upper floor white exhibitions of handicrafts, gold and silverworks are held on the first floor. The Ardha Candra open stage is located on the Eastern side, on which traditional performing-arts, music-concerts and fashion-shows are often held, The Wantilan Hall is also used for similar purpose. The Art Centre had the Arts festival going on when we visited.
See more details at: http://www.baliartsfestival.com/

Portrait of Ms. Putu (Ms. Riskiana Dewi), showing the various dance forms. She was the Balinese dancer who performed at the Bali Art Festival (Pesta Kesenian Bali) at Denpasar, Bali. June, 2009

Bali Art Center is located on Nusa Indah Street, about 2 Kms distance from the City Centre or Puputan Badung Park. The Art Centre was officially opened in February 14th, 1973. The Art Centre is a building - complex with Balinese traditional architecture with an extent of about 5 hectares consisted of: Exhibition Hall called Mahudara Mandhara Giri Bhuana where paintings and other traditional Balinese objects are exhibited. The Hall is located on the north side of the Art Centre Complex. The Ksirarnawa Hall, a two-storey hall in which various kinds of performing arts are on stage on the upper floor white exhibitions of handicrafts, gold and silverworks are held on the first floor. The Ardha Candra open stage is located on the Eastern side, on which traditional performing-arts, music-concerts and fashion-shows are often held, The Wantilan Hall is also used for similar purpose. The Art Centre had the Arts festival going on when we visited.
See more details at: http://www.baliartsfestival.com/

It is located on Nusa Indah Street, about 2 Kms distance from the City Centre or Puputan Badung Park. The Art Centre was officially opened in February 14th, 1973. The Art Centre is a building - complex with Balinese traditional architecture with an extent of about 5 hectares consisted of: Exhibition Hall called Mahudara Mandhara Giri Bhuana where paintings and other traditional Balinese objects are exhibited. The Hall is located on the north side of the Art Centre Complex. The Ksirarnawa Hall, a two-storey hall in which various kinds of performing arts are on stage on the upper floor white exhibitions of handicrafts, gold and silverworks are held on the first floor. The Ardha Candra open stage is located on the Eastern side, on which traditional performing-arts, music-concerts and fashion-shows are often held, The Wantilan Hall is also used for similar purpose. The Art Centre had the Arts festival going on when we visited.
See more details at: http://www.baliartsfestival.com/

It is located on Nusa Indah Street, about 2 Kms distance from the City Centre or Puputan Badung Park. The Art Centre was officially opened in February 14th, 1973. The Art Centre is a building - complex with Balinese traditional architecture with an extent of about 5 hectares consisted of: Exhibition Hall called Mahudara Mandhara Giri Bhuana where paintings and other traditional Balinese objects are exhibited. The Hall is located on the north side of the Art Centre Complex. The Ksirarnawa Hall, a two-storey hall in which various kinds of performing arts are on stage on the upper floor white exhibitions of handicrafts, gold and silverworks are held on the first floor. The Ardha Candra open stage is located on the Eastern side, on which traditional performing-arts, music-concerts and fashion-shows are often held, The Wantilan Hall is also used for similar purpose. The Art Centre had the Arts festival going on when we visited.
See more details at: http://www.baliartsfestival.com/

It is located on Nusa Indah Street, about 2 Kms distance from the City Centre or Puputan Badung Park. The Art Centre was officially opened in February 14th, 1973. The Art Centre is a building - complex with Balinese traditional architecture with an extent of about 5 hectares consisted of: Exhibition Hall called Mahudara Mandhara Giri Bhuana where paintings and other traditional Balinese objects are exhibited. The Hall is located on the north side of the Art Centre Complex. The Ksirarnawa Hall, a two-storey hall in which various kinds of performing arts are on stage on the upper floor white exhibitions of handicrafts, gold and silverworks are held on the first floor. The Ardha Candra open stage is located on the Eastern side, on which traditional performing-arts, music-concerts and fashion-shows are often held, The Wantilan Hall is also used for similar purpose. The Art Centre had the Arts festival going on when we visited.
See more details at: http://www.baliartsfestival.com/

Steep cliff and shoreline visible at Pura Luhur Uluwatu, Bali.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the south-west. Major Hindu deities dwell in Uluwatu such as - Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency. Dedicated to the spirits of the sea, the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder in black coral rock, beautifully designed with spectacular views. This is a popular place to enjoy the sunset. Famous not only for its unique position, Uluwatu also boasts one of the oldest temples in Bali, Pura Uluwatu. Most of Bali's regencies have Pura Luhur (literally high temples or ascension temples) which become the focus for massive pilgrimages during three or five day odalan anniversaries. The photogenic Tanah Lot and the Bat Cave temple, Goa Lawah, are also Pura Luhur. Not all Pura Luhur are on the coast, however but all have inspiring locations, overlooking large bodies of water.

Uluwatu is a small village on the west coast, south of Jimbaran, but for most visitors it refers only to the famous temple of the same name and several kilometers further south at the coast. A taxi from Kuta to Uluwatu takes about 30 minutes up and down winding roads.

The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. One has to keep a very close grip on all your belongings. Anu carried a stick like some others and I carried my tripod. :)
If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit. Needless to say, rewarding the monkeys like this only encourages them to steal more. Locals and even the temple priests will be happy to do the job for you, natural

A monkey holds onto the walls of Pura Luhur Uluwatu, Bali.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the south-west. Major Hindu deities dwell in Uluwatu such as - Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency. Dedicated to the spirits of the sea, the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder in black coral rock, beautifully designed with spectacular views. This is a popular place to enjoy the sunset. Famous not only for its unique position, Uluwatu also boasts one of the oldest temples in Bali, Pura Uluwatu. Most of Bali's regencies have Pura Luhur (literally high temples or ascension temples) which become the focus for massive pilgrimages during three or five day odalan anniversaries. The photogenic Tanah Lot and the Bat Cave temple, Goa Lawah, are also Pura Luhur. Not all Pura Luhur are on the coast, however but all have inspiring locations, overlooking large bodies of water.

Uluwatu is a small village on the west coast, south of Jimbaran, but for most visitors it refers only to the famous temple of the same name and several kilometers further south at the coast. A taxi from Kuta to Uluwatu takes about 30 minutes up and down winding roads.

The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. One has to keep a very close grip on all your belongings. Anu carried a stick like some others and I carried my tripod. :)
If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit. Needless to say, rewarding the monkeys like this only encourages them to steal more. Locals and even the temple priests will be happy to do the job for you, naturally i

Portraits of the women in Bali, Indonesia.
The men and women of Bali were soft, kind natured and quite friendly. Shy to some extent they always had a smile on their face. Tourism is a big industry and that reflects on all walks of life.

People's Struggle Monument
On Saturday, June 14, 2003, President Megawati Soekarnoputri on a visit to Bali released open the 25th Annual Bali Arts Festival and also the Monument to the Balinese People's Struggle (Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat Bali) located in the Niti Mandala area of the Renon sub-district of Denpasar.

Costing Rp. 11.3 billion (approximately US$ 1.35 million) and constructed sporadically over a period of 16 years, the Monument records Bali's history from prehistoric times through its struggle for independence from 1945-1950 via 33 dioramas.

Dominating the Niti Mandala Park Square, entrance to the monument is via the south side of the park. The Monument is divided into three sections with architecture inspired by Bali's Tri Mandala symbol. Bali, Indonesia.